Spiti Valley Tours in Lahaul Spiti the largest district of Himachal Pradesh is a unique Spiti Valley Road trip. Lahaul Spiti is a high altitude cold dessert lies in Trans Himalayan region beyond Western Himalayas in Northern India at an average altitude of around 3800 meters. Spiti Tourism plays a vital role for the economy of the natives of Lahaul Spiti.
DIFFICULTY : MODERATE.
MAX ALTITUDE : 15,400.
BASE CAMP : KAZA
DURATION : 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS.
BEST SEASON : JULY– OCTOBER
Brief Itinerary (Spiti Valley Tours)
Day 1: Pick up from Chandigarh and Drive to Shimla
Day 2: Drive from Shimla to Chitkul via Sarahan, Sangla Valley (250 Kms 7 – 8 Hours)
Day 3: Drive from Sangla Valley to Nako via Reckong Peo, Kalpa (190 Kms 10 Hours)
Day 4: Drive from Nako to Kaza via Tabo, Dhankar (120 Kms , 6 Hours)
Day 5: Sighseeing Spiti Vally Tours – Komic, Langza, Demul, Lalung (90 Kms, 6 Hours)
Da 6: Drive from Kaza to Kibber visiting Ki Monastery (40 Kms, 5 Hours)
Day 7: Drive from Kibber to Chandratal Lake via Kunzum Pass (170 Kms, 10 Hours)
Day 8: Drive from Chandratal Lake to Manali via Rohtang Pass ( 110 Kms, 7 Hours)
Day 9: Drive from Manali to Chandigarh (290 Kms, 10 Hours)
After breakfast we drive up to ride along the Baspa River till we reach the Hindustan Tibet Road and head up to Reckong Peo major town of Kinnaur Disctrict of Himachal Pradesh. As we drive further for around 8 Kms we reach Kalpa a small village which is famous for Kinnaur Apples and its Apple Orchard. Kalpa serves as the base for famous Kinner Kailash Yatra. After visiting monasteries and temple we drive towards Nako. Overnight at Guest House in Nako.
After breakfast we start our Spiti Valley Tours towards Tabo which is home a 1000 year old Tabo Monastery which also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After visit to Tabo Monsatery we drive towards Dhankar where we visit Dhankar Monastery and Dhankar Fort and in time permits then we trek upto turquoise colored Dhankar Lake and then drive to Kaza and check into Hotel in Kaza. Evening at Leisure after dinner overnight in Kaza.
We start easy today and after Breakfast we head to Kibber which serves as the base for Kanomo Peak Trek. Kanomo Peak Height 5964 meters just below 6000 meters make a very popular trekking peak. En route we will be visit famous Ki Monastery. Ki Monastery is 900 Year and the largest center of learning in Spiti Valley which is still operational. Key Monastery perched on a Hill top a visit to monastery welcomes you with beautiful views of the valley below and Spiti River. After Ki Monastery visit we head towards Kibber Village at 13,800 Feet it use to be highest permanently inhabited village in the Spiti region. We can take a leisurely walk around the village or embark on a small trek to Chicham Village. Now it is also becoming a hot winter spiti tour destination for Snow Leopard Photography. Kibber also serve as the base for Kanamo Peak Trek.
We start our day early as it’s a long drive to Chandratal Lake via Kunzum Pass. We visit the Kunzum Pass and stop for a small photo stop we descend from Kunzum Pass and take a diversion towards Chandratal Lake on narrow bumpy road. One can also trek from Kunzum Pass to Chandratal Lake and take around 3 to 4 hours an easy downhill trek. Chandratal Lake is a beautiful high altitude glacial lake which gets it name from Chandra Glacier which is the origin of Chandra River. Overnight at Camping in Chandratal Lake
After breakfast we embark upon the last leg of the Spiti Valley Tours drive from Chandratal Lake to Manali via Rohtang Pass. After reaching Manali check into hotel and evening at your leisure and Dinner, Overnight in Manali.
